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L908 DNP

1994 Mazda MX-3

Blue Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,128 mi
Last recorded102,128 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-396,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL908 DNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 102,128 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil filter,sump and suspension corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2011 102,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil filter,sump and suspension corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 99,084 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 99,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 96,239 miles

both front bottom ball joint gaiters split

both front shock absorbers weak

evidence of poss power steering leak in the pump area .

nearside front tyre valve perished and slighly leaking

offside rear brake reading lower than the readings from the nearside rear on service brake.

offside rear discs corroded on the outer face.

Fail 16 Dec 2008 96,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front bottom ball joint gaiters split

both front shock absorbers weak

evidence of poss power steering leak in the pump area .

nearside front tyre valve perished and slighly leaking

offside rear brake reading lower than the readings from the nearside rear on service brake.

offside rear discs corroded on the outer face.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 88,499 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 88,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jan 2007 83,809 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 83,809 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 26 Jan 2006 78,661 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?

Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
4,237
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
8,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,172
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,102
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,642
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,510
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,968
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L908 DNP is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 in Blue with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 96,524 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-3 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L908 DNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L908 DNP is a 1994 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 15 February 1994.

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